Paratus Group has announced a mandate to help uplift the communities it connects by investing in education and infrastructure projects across the continent. As part of its Paratus Social Investment (PSI) program, Paratus is helping to transform lives in Namibia, Mozambique and Angola by providing connectivity, digital resources and educational opportunities to underserved communities.
In Namibia, Paratus has a long-standing partnership with Eduvision, a project dedicated to advancing digital learning in rural schools. For more than 6 years, Paratus has provided GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) satellite equipment, infrastructure and technical support to empower more than 12,000 learners and 471 teachers in schools, from Junior Primary to Senior Secondary schools throughout the entire Namibia.
In Mozambique, Paratus has connected the entire Santa Maria community, on the Machangulo Peninsula, with high-speed internet via a Starlink installation at the local administrative post. This connection has transformed access to online resources for 1 466 students and 30 educators at the local school, who can now benefit from digital learning tools. The healthcare services and businesses in the community are also empowered with reliable internet, driving both academic and economic progress for the 3 500 residents.
Barney Harmse, Executive Chairman, Paratus Group
Eduvision is a beacon of educational light, equipping Namibia’s future leaders with essential digital tools and teaching techniques. By providing connectivity to schools in underserved areas, we help unlock the potential of learners and teachers alike.
